Archive for Refrigerators

With so many distractions in our everyday lives, replacing the refrigerator water filter is the last thing on our minds. However, many consumers don’t realize the negative effects of not changing the filter regularly: bacteria growth, bad tasting water and ice, and reduced water pressure. Appliance manufacturers recommend replacing the refrigerator or icemaker water filter every four to six months for the purest, and best tasting water and ice.

Most water filters contain activated carbon and synthetic filters which removes impurities and sediment in the water, and an anti-bacterial compound which helps to prevent bacterial growth in the filter. As the water passes through the filter, the carbon absorbs contaminants producing purer water. If the water filter is not changed frequently enough, the activated carbon will become saturated and the carbon will no longer absorb the contaminants. In addition, the anti-bacterial compound slowly loses its effectiveness. Eventually, the “filtered” water can contain more bacteria and impurities than the original water source.

Not all refrigerators and icemakers have a factory installed water filter, especially older models. However, a universal water filter can be installed on the water supply line. These types of filters can also be installed on the water supply line connected to sink faucets for cleaner water at the tap.

If your refrigerator does not have an icemaker, an add-on icemaker kit may be available. Many refrigerators have a tag on the back wall inside the freezer that gives a kit number indicating exactly what kind of icemaker will fit in that refrigerator.

Having a Multimeter is a must for appliance repair for testing voltage to appliances and appliance parts, continuity/ohms on thermal fuses, thermostats, thermistors, heating elements. The list goes on and on.

This multimeter even has a temperature probe which is good for testing refrigerator, dryer, and oven temperatures.

This is the most common ice maker for most GE/Hotpoint refrigerators, In fact some of the older ice makers have been substituted for this one, It comes with complete instructions for replacing your old ice maker. Also used in some Sears Kenmore 363 models.

Hotpoint side by side refrigerator HSS25GFPHWW and the freezer was not getting cold enough, the refrigerator side is fine. The front of refrigerator middle divider where both doors close on was really hot. Found the condenser fan motor was bad, installed new one, worked great!